Startup’s breakthrough anode material promises longer-lasting, cheaper batteries for EVs and electronics.
Pune, India — Volt14 Solutions, a nanotechnology startup, has raised $1.87 million in fresh funding to advance its high-performance battery materials. The company’s silicon-based anode technology could make lithium-ion batteries 70% more energy-dense while cutting costs for electric vehicles (EVs) and consumer gadgets.
Key Innovations
Founded in 2018 by Animesh Kumar Jha and Adam Haldar, Volt14 has developed an anode material containing 60% silicon—a leap over conventional graphite anodes. This allows:
- 70% higher energy density (more power without increasing battery size).
- 50% lower storage costs for EVs.
- 40% thinner batteries for smartphones and laptops.
Critically, Volt14’s design works with existing battery factories, avoiding expensive retrofits.
Funding and Next Steps
The new capital will speed up commercialization, with large-scale production trials set for late 2025. The startup targets booming demand from EV makers, electronics firms, and renewable energy storage providers.
Why It Matters
As industries push for longer-lasting, cheaper batteries, Volt14’s tech could help bridge the gap between lab breakthroughs and mass-market adoption. “Our materials deliver more energy per charge without overhauling manufacturing,” said co-founder Jha.
With this funding, Volt14 joins the race to reinvent energy storage—one silicon-packed anode at a time.
